We of course started doing a Santa picture when our oldest was a baby, but it wasn't until we were expecting our third that we decided to have all of us in the picture with Santa.
Of course, this is because I realized how few pictures we had of Dave and I with our kids - as any parents knows, once you have kids ALL your pictures are of just them.
So a tradition was born. We had the same "mall" Santa for 13 years until this year. Don't get me wrong "new" Santa was wonderful too, but there was something special about seeing the same Santa year after year and have him be a part of our growing family.
When we got home and I placed the newest picture into it's frame laughing with a tinge of sadness of pictures past. I place the new one on top so that you can't help but look back and see how the kids have changed and grown and yes multiplied. (Dave and I of course don't change at all!! HA).
Having three teenagers now, they stood back as the younger ones have their turns telling Santa what they wish for. My 14 year old told me how she tried to whisper in Santa's ear once so that Dad could not hear her. She wanted to see if Santa truly knew something Dad didn't.
I treasure these years now so much more as our oldest gets closer to 18 years and her life gets busier and busier. I hope that this tradition can continue with spouses and their kids (I am sure technology will keep up to fit us all in the picture) included.
But for now our tradition with "new" Santa begins and I whisper a thank you for the six blessing I have.
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